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Persuasion and Propaganda
Grades 7–11
Language Arts
Comic book heroes punching dictators in the face and aircrafts papering the ground with pamphlets, these types of propaganda are easy to recognize, but what about contemporary ones, like bot-generated...
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Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Verbal - Advanced CTY-Level
Philosophy
Grades 7–11
History and Social Science
Do we have free will, or do our brains automatically respond to stimuli? What, if anything, distinguishes right from wrong? Philosophers relentlessly pursue fundamental questions of life, and their...
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Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Verbal - CTY-Level
Planning for Life on Mars
Grades 4–5
Science and Engineering
For decades, scientists have looked to Mars as an untapped resource, one that possibly holds clues to the origins of the solar system as well as the potential for future colonization. Numerous...
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Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level
Principles of Engineering Design
Grades 7–11
Science and Engineering
Humanity's unending quest to find the most efficient and cost-effective means to make life better has created engineering marvels,from the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, to the...
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Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Probability and Game Theory
Grades 7–11
Mathematics
The study of probability and game theory allows students to apply math to real-world situations. In this course, you'll learn to use some of the major tools of game theory, a branch of mathematics...
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Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - Advanced CTY-Level
Problem-Solving Strategies: Visualizing Solutions
Grades 4–5
Mathematics
Good problem-solving strategies can help us deal with a wide range of problems we encounter in all facets of our lives. In this course, we'll explore diagrams and physical representations and...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Roving Robots: Engineering for Space Missions on Mars
Grades 5–6
Robotics and Technology
Sojourner, Spirit, and Opportunity—robots sent by NASA to explore Mars—all outlasted their missions but were ultimately bested by the planet’s harsh conditions. Sojourner lost its base station, Spirit...
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Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Science and Artful Experiments
Grades 5–6
Science and Engineering
In this interdisciplinary class, we’ll explore the fascinating connections between science and art through hands-on experimentation and creative expression. We’ll study the physics of light and color...
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Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
or Verbal - CTY-Level
Shaping our World: Architecture
Grades 3–4
Language Arts
What if you could design something that changes how people live, play, or work? Architects do just that! In this course, we will explore the world of architecture through history, science, math, and...
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Modality
In Person
Identification Level
Quantitative - Emerging
or Verbal - Emerging
Skillshop Challenge: Advanced Competitive Math
Grades 7–11
Mathematics
This Skillshop Challenge is for students who have some experience in competitive math and want to deepen their understanding and prepare for competitions. We will focus on building a strong foundation...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Skillshop Challenge: Chess
Grades 4–10
Mathematics
In CTY’s Skillshop Challenge: Chess Club, you’ll join a community of regular players who share your passion for the game while sharpening your tactics, strategies, and confidence. Each week, you’ll...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
Skillshop Challenge: Intermediate Competitive Math
Grades 4–6
Mathematics
This Skillshop Challenge is for students who have some foundation in competitive math to deepen their understanding and prepare for competitions. Students and their classmates will tackle challenging...
Modality
Online
Identification Level
Quantitative - CTY-Level
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